Career Profile

Insurance Claims & Policy Processing Clerk

Education HS diploma or less
This is the typical education required for this occupation.
Earnings $46,000
This is the median salary for this occupation.

Insurance Claims & Policy Processing Clerks process insurance policies and forms, obatin and verify information from policyholders, and update existing policies and records to reflect changes.

General Information

Process new insurance policies, modifications to existing policies, and claims forms. Obtain information from policyholders to verify the accuracy and completeness of information on claims forms, applications and related documents, and company records. Update existing policies and company records to reflect changes requested by policyholders and insurance company representatives. Excludes Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (13-1031).

Insurance Claims & Policy Processing Clerk

Occupational Outlook

For the Rural Capital Area

154

Job Opportunities

Over the next five years, an average of 154 openings per year are projected for Insurance Claims & Policy Processing Clerk.

+30.6%

Employment Change

Employment for Insurance Claims & Policy Processing Clerk is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 30.6% between 2025 and 2030.

$22.12

Earnings Potential

The typical worker in this occupation is paid $22.12/hour. Entry level workers are paid $16.93, while experienced workers are paid $26.09. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations.

Local Employment Opportunities

There are 1,007 Insurance Claims & Policy Processing Clerk in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 1,316.

Top Employing Industries, Locally

The top industries employing Insurance Claims & Policy Processing Clerk are Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities, Office Administrative Services, and Insurance Carriers.

Knowledge Areas

The top most significant knowledge categories for Insurance Claims & Policy Processing Clerk include Customer and Personal Service, Administrative, and Computers and Electronics.

Educational Attainment Patterns

The most common level of education for Insurance Claims & Policy Processing Clerk is Some college, no degree. 42% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.